Chapter 1313:

Still, she didn’t press him. She had noticed how, little by little, he was opening up to her, letting her glimpse parts of himself he usually kept hidden. She would wait. Sooner or later, he’d tell her everything.

When the meal was ready, Jayden placed a plate of spaghetti in front of Elyse.

“The first bite is all yours,” he said.

Elyse raised an eyebrow, amused. “Where did you pick up this strange habit?”

“I read somewhere that offering the first bite shows a man’s love and respect for a woman.” Jayden grinned.

Elyse rolled her eyes, a smirk tugging at her lips. “Do you really think giving me the first bite proves anything? Respect comes from the heart, not from meaningless gestures.”

clearly flustered. “It’s not just a gesture. I mean it—I respect you. I care about

a moment, realizing how clueless he was about showing affection. He had probably searched online for advice, fumbling

Her expression softened.

believe you,” she

spaghetti was better than she

she pushed the plate back toward Jayden. “I

lighting up his face. The quiet moment was interrupted when Driscoll, disheveled and half-awake, wandered

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rubbing his eyes. “Sir, you must’ve been starving! Why didn’t

a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. “You were all sleeping so peacefully. I didn’t want to disturb you.” He grinned, glancing at Elyse. “Besides, if I’d woken you, I wouldn’t have had her here to

smirked knowingly. It was their moment—one that belonged to

workdays, Elyse finally relished her well-deserved break. She nestled into her favorite spot at home, a steaming cup of tea in hand, while mindlessly channel-surfing through variety shows. Her attention suddenly snapped into focus when Celeste’s familiar face appeared on

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